Updated: January 22, 2026
Japan Asia

Sendai Airport (SDJ)

Sendai International Airport averages 69 flights per day to 15 destinations, with 8 domestic and 7 international routes. A total of 15 airlines operate at SDJ, led by ANA. This airport provides direct service to 5 countries across one continent, with a route network dominated by domestic flights and Taiwan as its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Sendai connects to Bangkok, with a typical flight time of 6 hrs 15 mins.

IATA
SDJ
ICAO
RJSS
Elevation
15 ft (5 m) MSL
Local Time
Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00)
Destinations
15 (8 domestic · 7 international)
Flights per day
69 (56 domestic · 13 international)
Busiest Route
Chitose (16/day)
Longest Direct Flight
Bangkok 6 hrs 15 mins
Shortest Flight
Tokoname 1 hr 25 mins
Top Airline
ANA (6 routes)
Top Country
Japan (56 flights/day)
Longest Runway
9,833 ft / 2,997 m

Weather in Sendai

15 Destinations from Sendai Airport (SDJ)

This week, 15 active routes depart from Sendai International Airport. The busiest route connects Sendai with Chitose and is operated by 5 airlines. The longest nonstop flight is to Bangkok, and the shortest flight is to Tokoname.

All Destinations

Flights Destination Route Airlines
16 Chitose SDJ → CTS
1 hr 35 mins
 Air Do, ANA, IBEX Airlines, Japan Airlines, Peach Aviation5
15 Osaka (ITM) SDJ → ITM
1 hr 45 mins
 ANA, IBEX Airlines, Japan Airlines3
8 Fukuoka SDJ → FUK
1 hr 55 mins
 Fuji Dream Airlines, IBEX Airlines, StarFlyer3
7 Tokoname SDJ → NGO
1 hr 25 mins
 ANA, IBEX Airlines, Peach Aviation3
4 Sapporo SDJ → — ANA1
3 Hiroshima SDJ → HIJ
1 hr 45 mins
 IBEX Airlines1
3 Osaka (KIX) SDJ → KIX
1 hr 50 mins
 Peach Aviation1
3 Taipei SDJ → TPE
3 hrs 45 mins
 EVA Air, Starlux Airlines, Tigerair Taiwan3
3 Nagoya SDJ → — ANA1
2 Kobe SDJ → UKB
1 hr 55 mins
 Skymark Airlines1
1 Hong Kong SDJ → HKG
4 hrs 40 mins
 Homer Air, Hong Kong Express2
1 Naha SDJ → OKA
2 hrs 50 mins
 ANA1
6/week Seoul SDJ → ICN
2 hrs 25 mins
 Asiana Airlines1
5/week Bangkok SDJ → DMK
6 hrs 15 mins
 Thai AirAsia X1
3/week Kaohsiung SDJ → KHH
3 hrs 45 mins
 Tigerair Taiwan1
Route and destination data updated weekly ()

Airlines

Sendai International Airport is served by 15 airlines, with ANA in the lead at 21% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 50% of routes. 10 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 8 airlines operate international routes, compared with 8 serving domestic routes. Thai AirAsia X is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Bangkok with a flight time of 6 hrs 15 mins.

  • ANA6 routes
  • IBEX Airlines5 routes
  • Peach Aviation3 routes
  • Japan Airlines2 routes
  • Tigerair Taiwan2 routes
  • Air Do1 route
  • Fuji Dream Airlines1 route
  • StarFlyer1 route
  • EVA Air1 route
  • Starlux Airlines1 route
  • Skymark Airlines1 route
  • Homer Air1 route
  • Hong Kong Express1 route
  • Asiana Airlines1 route
  • Thai AirAsia X1 route

Sendai International Airport provides direct service to 5 countries across one continents. The route network is 53% domestic and 47% international, with Taipei, Taiwan serving as the primary international destination.

  • Japan56/day
  • Taiwan3/day
  • Hong Kong SAR China1/day
  • South Korea6/week
  • Thailand5/week

Global Rankings of Sendai Airport (SDJ)

This snapshot shows how Sendai Airport (SDJ) ranks globally across multiple operational and network dimensions. Rankings reflect relative position worldwide across destination breadth, flight volume, scheduling density, and long-haul reach.

Destinations

Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints across its route network.

Flights & Scheduling

Reflects flight volume and how intensively runway infrastructure is scheduled.

Distance & Reach

Highlights long-haul connectivity and how distance is distributed across flights and runways.

4 Runways at Sendai Airport (SDJ)

Runways:
Name Length Width Surface
09 9,833 ft · 2,997 m 148 ft · 45 m Asphalt
27 9,833 ft · 2,997 m 148 ft · 45 m Asphalt
12 3,940 ft · 1,201 m 148 ft · 45 m Asphalt
30 3,940 ft · 1,201 m 148 ft · 45 m Asphalt

44 Aircraft Require Longer Runway

Longest runway available is 9,833 ft / 2,997 m long. The following aircraft typically require more runway than is available at Sendai International Airport.

Aircraft Takeoff required Landing required
Antonov An-124 Ruslan 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 2,953 ft · 900 m
Northrop Grumman E-8C Joint Stars 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Boeing 777-300ER 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Tupolev Tu-144 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 8,530 ft · 2,600 m
Boeing B-52 Stratofortress 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 9,843 ft · 3,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30ER 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-52 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-40 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Douglas DC-8-51 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Douglas DC-8-62 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Douglas DC-8-63 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Douglas DC-8-53 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Douglas DC-8-61 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Airbus A330-900neo 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,577 ft · 1,700 m
Airbus A350-900F 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Airbus A380 Cargo 9,875 ft · 3,010 m 6,594 ft · 2,010 m
Boeing YAL-1 9,902 ft · 3,018 m 7,546 ft · 2,300 m
Aero Spacelines Super Guppy 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,998 ft · 2,133 m
Douglas DC-8 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,499 ft · 1,981 m
Boeing 707 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,201 ft · 1,890 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-73 10,007 ft · 3,050 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72 10,007 ft · 3,050 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Boom Overture 10,118 ft · 3,084 m n/a
Airbus A340 Private Jet 10,256 ft · 3,126 m 8,999 ft · 2,743 m
McDonnell Douglas MD-11 10,299 ft · 3,139 m 6,949 ft · 2,118 m
Airbus A340-600 10,302 ft · 3,140 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Boeing BBJ 787-9 10,400 ft · 3,170 m 5,700 ft · 1,737 m
VC-25A Air Force One 10,466 ft · 3,190 m 7,999 ft · 2,438 m
Boeing 747-8 10,466 ft · 3,190 m 8,793 ft · 2,680 m
Airbus A340-500 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,299 ft · 1,920 m
Boeing 747-200 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,234 ft · 1,900 m
Boeing 777-300 10,597 ft · 3,230 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Boeing 747-100 10,650 ft · 3,246 m 6,168 ft · 1,880 m
Boeing 747-8 VIP / BBJ 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-8 Freighter 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-300 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,919 ft · 2,109 m
Boeing 747-400F 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,890 ft · 2,100 m
Boeing 747-400ER 10,892 ft · 3,320 m 7,136 ft · 2,175 m
Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde 11,250 ft · 3,429 m 7,218 ft · 2,200 m
Antonov An-225 Mriya 11,483 ft · 3,500 m 10,827 ft · 3,300 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 11,499 ft · 3,505 m 5,909 ft · 1,801 m